Hospice Care, Part 3: Meet Baxter, a Hospice Therapy Dog

I could try to write a post about hospice and therapy dogs, but no words I write would come close to illustrating the intertwined human and dog worlds that are revealed in this beautiful video.

Kleenex Alert — this is sure to touch your heart!

If you have trouble viewing the video, click here.

Baxter has been referred to as the “Angel of Hospice” and the world’s greatest therapy dog and I can clearly see why.

Learn more about Baxter at his website Moments with Baxter.

Update 10/17/09: I’m sorry to have to share with you the message I found posted on Baxter’s Facebook profile today:

“Baxter, the world’s best, most devoted, and oldest therapy dog, 19 years and 6 months, eased peacefully from his life on Friday afternoon, October 16th.”

My heart goes out to Baxter’s loving family.  I am so sad, yet very glad I got to “know” him, even if from afar.  He is sure to be an inspiration to others for many years to come.

If you are concerned about seniors (or “Golden Oldies” as I call them) and their pets, here is an article I wrote about what to do if your Golden Oldies may not be able to care for their pets any longer.

This is Part 3 in a series on Hospice Care.  To read the first two parts, please click on the links under “Related Posts” below.

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To everyone in the TLeC community, have a great weekend!